Who knew 17 years could go so fast? By the time it takes to send a kid to college, I’ve been toiling, mostly joyfully, at the Chronicle and SFGate.com. I am headed to KNBR 680-AM, where I will also be making radio appearances and occasionally filling in as a co-host and continuing as part of …

Smith finished his second NFL season on prolonged sack-less drought, which began three weeks after he first appeared on the team’s injury report on Nov. 21 with a shoulder injury. Smith posted 4 ½ sacks in his next three games, but didn’t have another sack in San Francisco’s final six contests, a stretch that included the playoffs. …

As noted here, Delmas, 25, has a recent history of knee problems, which could have had the 49ers proceeding with caution. Delmas also visited the Rams this week, but didn’t sign their contract offer. Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post Dispatch said, via Twitter, the Rams were wary of Delmas’ knee problems and only offered a one-year deal. …

Skuta, 26, has started four games in his four-year career while carving out his primary role as a special-teams standout. He tied for third in the NFL last year with 15 special-teams tackles, according to Pro Football Focus. …